Turkey Tech Price of Gratitude
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- * Total Travelers: Nearly 80 million (a new record) * Drivers: Approximately 71.7 million (higher than the previous high of 70.6 million in 2019)
- * 2000: $1.51/gallon,total fuel cost ~$18 * 2022: $3.67/gallon (priciest Thanksgiving on record for AAA) * 2024: $3.04/gallon, total fuel cost ~$36.50
Here’s a breakdown of the key data points from the provided text:
1. Thanksgiving Travel (2024):
* Total Travelers: Nearly 80 million (a new record)
* Drivers: Approximately 71.7 million (higher than the previous high of 70.6 million in 2019)
2. Gas Prices – Then vs. Now (300-mile round trip, 25 mpg):
* 2000: $1.51/gallon,total fuel cost ~$18
* 2022: $3.67/gallon (priciest Thanksgiving on record for AAA)
* 2024: $3.04/gallon, total fuel cost ~$36.50
3. airfares – Then vs. Now:
* 2000: $339 (annual average domestic fare)
* 2024: $384 (annual average domestic fare)